Real surnames from Census records for character writing and family stories
Story development studio for serious fiction writers
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US
Pricing model
Free
Freemium
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Free: 8,000 AI words/month, 1 project, 10 characters and chapters per project, 10 worldbuilding items. Starter: $12/mo (50,000 AI words/month, 3 projects, unlimited characters and chapters, 50 worldbuilding items per project). Pro: $24/mo (200,000 AI words/month, unlimited projects and worldbuilding
Key features
Browse 500 last name ideas by spelling length
Browse 400 family names by initial letter
Try names in fictional character scenes
Save up to 100 surnames locally in browser
View Census rank and frequency for each name
No account or sign-up required
Character relationship mapping with 8 relationship types and strength ratings
Detailed worldbuilding system with 60+ specialized fields across 6 element types
Visual timeline view with 3 viewing modes and character filtering
Scene Surgery AI editing tool for tone and continuity diagnostics
Consistency scanner that flags contradictions across chapters and books
Project cloning to start new series books without rebuilding the world
What makes it different
Real surnames from 2010 U.S. Census data with clear source attribution and rank information
Transparent about what the data does and does not represent
Test surnames in context with fictional previews before saving
Universe-based workspace designed for series, anthologies, and shared-universe builders rather than single-book projects
Story Compass brief keeps all AI generation and editing grounded in your narrative's core rules and themes
Voice Engine AI generation matches your personal writing style rather than generic AI output
Scrivener import for Desktop version allows switching without retyping existing work
Local AI option with Desktop version runs entirely offline via Ollama or LM Studio
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